The Testing Center will make its labs available to TAMIU students who need to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser during office hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening testing will also be made available by appointment and upon availability.
Texas A&M International University – (TAMIU) offers alternative admission testing for students that have applied to the university and who were unable to take the SAT® or ACT® on a nationally scheduled test date. If the 60-day time limit is violated the retest scores will be canceled automatically, and no refund will be made for canceled retests. The exam is only valid for TAMIU students who have applied.
Study Material: Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
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Section |
Time |
Questions |
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English |
45 minutes |
75 questions |
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Mathematics |
60 minutes |
60 questions |
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Reading |
35 minutes |
40 questions |
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Science |
35 minutes |
40 questions |
Test Date(s):
January 17, 2025
January 24, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 22, 2025
Cost: $85
Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit by examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.
The cost of the exam is $120 ($25 TAMIU fee + $95 CLEP Fee). Please make sure to print out your confirmation ticket and bring it with you on the day of exam along with a government picture identification (non-expired). **NO REFUNDS ISSUED FOR TEST FEES**
Study Materials: Practice Questions and Examination Guides – CLEP | College Board
TAMIU Appointment Registration ($25):
The Testing Center at TAMIU (Marketplace)
CLEP Exam Registration ($95):
The comprehensive exam (hereafter referred to as COMPS) is an exam required for Graduate students to complete their master’s degree in certain study/disciplines.
Test date: TBA
Registration: Please contact your field of study/discipline for further information.
Math Placement Exam (Cost $20)
TAMIU students wanting to skip College Algebra (MATH 1314) and register directly into Pre-Calculus (MATH 2412) in their first semester must take the Pre-Calculus Mathematics Placement exam. This opportunity is designed for certain majors such as Mathematics, Biology, Science, and Engineering that require higher-level mathematics preparedness in order to fulfill requirements of the program of study.
You must first be TSI Exempt or TSI Complete in Mathematics in order to take the Pre-Calculus Mathematics Placement exam. If you pass the Pre-Calculus Mathematics Placement exam, you will be able to enroll in Pre-Calculus (MATH 2412).
For more information about the exam and a study material, please click on link below:
Mathematics Placement Exam (tamiu.edu)
Payment:
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
Spanish Placement (free of charge)
The exam consist of listening, multiple choice, and short answer written response. You have 1 hour to complete the exam. It consist of basic to advance Spanish as it is a test that will place you into an appropriate level of a Spanish course.
The Spanish Placement Exam (SPE) will be offered from January 6-17, 2025, between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. The SPE can only be taken once.
To access the SPE, all examinees must be currently able to log on to Blackboard and need to present a picture identification on the day of exam. Should have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu or by calling our office at 956.326.2131.
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is part of the admissions process for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada and a few other countries. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Allotted Time |
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Analytical Writing (One Section) |
One “Analyze and Issue Task” |
30 minutes |
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Verbal Reasoning (Two Sections) |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 18 minutes Section 2: 23 minutes |
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Quantitative Reasoning (Two Sections) |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 21 minutes Section 2: 26 minutes |
Test Date(s):
January 15, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 16, 2025
June 17, 2025
Test-taker home // Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE delivers exams for professional licensure and various certifications. Please visit the Pearson VUEwebsite for information regarding preparation, requirements, and approvals that you must have before you take a licensing or certification exam.
Exam fees vary by exam sponsor. ID requirements vary by exam sponsor as well. Each exam sponsor determines the type of documentation an examinee will need the day of their exam.
For a list of Pearson VUE exams, click here.
The Testing Center offers proctor exam services for individuals enrolled in other universities/colleges who require someone to administer an exam. Online proctoring is not available. There is a $25 fee to cover proctoring services.
All proctored exams are available by appointment only. Exams can only be administered during our office hours. Exams must begin within enough time to be completed before the office closes.
Testing center is closed on weekends and university holidays and closures.
Download Here: [2024-2025 Proctor Form]
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
Occupational Licensing - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov
The TCEQ is dedicated to the protection of the environment and human health through the responsible licensing of individuals whose occupations may have an environmental impact. Please visit theTCEQwebsite for information regarding preparation, requirements, and approvals that you must have before you take an occupational licensing exam.
Currently, there is a $25.00 fee for proctoring services.
TAMIU Proctor Fee:
The Testing Center at TAMIU (touchnet.com)
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
Online Testing Facilities | Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Please visit theTCFPwebsite for information regarding preparation, requirements, and approvals that you must have before you take an exam.
Currently, there is a $25.00 fee for proctoring services.
TAMIU Proctor Fee:
The Testing Center at TAMIU (touchnet.com)
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
The Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) is a standardized test that measures English-language proficiency and is used for admissions for International Students. For more information, please click link below:
TEST SECTION OVERVIEW
International Student Requirements (tamiu.edu)
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Section |
Estimated Time |
Questions/Tasks |
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Reading |
35 minutes |
20 questions |
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Listening |
36 minutes |
28 questions |
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Speaking |
16 minutes |
4 tasks |
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Writing |
29 minutes |
2 tasks |
Test Date(s):
January 22, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 23, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 4, 2025
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a computer-adaptive series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses. It is utilized to determine college course placement.
Testing Fees?
$29 Complete Exam (ELAR Multiple Choice with Essay and Math)
$20 ELAR with Essay
$20 ELAR Multiple Choice and Math
$20 Essay and Math
$10 ELAR Multiple Choice Only (No Essay)
$10 Essay Only
$10 Math only
For an appointment, please contact the Testing Center at 956.326.2131 or via thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu
Contact Information/Office Hours:
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 201
thetestingcenter@tamiu.edu | 956.326.2131
Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.